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At Mexico’s 2 Legal Gun Shops, a Conflicted View of Firearms Is on Display NYT &rt; World News While Mexicans have a right to own guns, they can only be legally bought at two military-run and tightly regulated stores, an effort to better control possession in a country awash with black market weapons.

How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War NYT &rt; World News During the conflict between India and Pakistan, even some long-trusted outlets reported unverified information and fabricated stories.

Russian Drone Strikes Shuttle Bus in Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The strike came hours after the first face-to-face talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations since the early days of the war.

Gunfire in Gaza as Israel Says Its Troops Are Mobilizing NYT &rt; World News The shots were heard in central Gaza early Saturday, hours after the Israeli military said its troops were preparing for a major advance into the territory.

Under Fire From Trump’s Tariffs, Ammo Makers in a Balkan Valley Hunker Down NYT &rt; World News Companies that make ammunition in the Bosnian city of Gorazde fear they may not survive the tariffs imposed on the goods that they send to their biggest market — the United States.

Inside Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Adulation and Not a Whiff of Protests NYT &rt; World News At every step of President Trump’s whirlwind tour, he has been treated with the kind of honor and respect he has long desired.

Under Fire From Trump’s Tariffs, Ammo Makers in a Balkan Valley Hunker Down NYT &rt; World News Companies that make ammunition in the Bosnian city of Gorazde fear they may not survive the tariffs imposed on the goods that they send to their biggest market — the United States.

MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico NYT &rt; World News Mexico’s culture secretary said her agency was weighing legal action against a production company for video that seemed to show the YouTube star MrBeast violating the rules for visiting Maya ruins.

Succès Masra, Opposition Leader in Chad, Is Arrested and Accused of Inciting Violence NYT &rt; World News A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition.

Walter Frankenstein, Who Hid from the Nazis All Over Berlin, Dies at 100 NYT &rt; World News With his wife and infant sons, he took refuge in unlikely places, including an opera house, an abandoned car and a subway station converted to a bunker.

Melania Trump Statue Vanishes in Slovenia NYT &rt; World News The bronze sculpture, erected near Ms. Trump’s hometown in eastern Slovenia, was chopped off at the feet and stolen, the police said.

Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank NYT &rt; World News The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.

Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C. NYT &rt; World News The International Criminal Court confirmed that its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, will step down pending the results of an investigation into allegations against him.

Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda NYT &rt; World News Conservatives want deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.

Ukrainian Man, Roman Lavrynovych, Appears in Court Over Fires at Keir Starmer’s Properties NYT &rt; World News Roman Lavrynovych, 21, was charged with committing arson at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Trump Says ‘People Are Starving’ in Gaza and the U.S. Wants to Help NYT &rt; World News Humanitarian support has collapsed in the enclave, which has been under total Israeli blockade for more than two months. Aid groups warn that the territory is on the brink of famine.

Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business Deals NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s four-day trip yielded a remarkable turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar agreements for U.S. companies.

For Some International Students, U.S. Dreams Dim Under Trump NYT &rt; World News Once drawn to American universities as havens, some students from abroad are finding the United States is not the bedrock of free speech they had expected.

Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything NYT &rt; World News The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Front-runner to Be Romania’s Next President Is a Trump-Aligned Nationalist NYT &rt; World News George Simion appears well placed to be elected to the role, which is largely ceremonial. But his talk of “uniting” the country with people and land in other nations has infuriated neighbors.